Airlines

Paris cargo workers refuse to load Elbit shipment onto El Al flight bound for Israel

The boycott comes as the latest example of Israeli defense companies facing discriminatory issues in France following the October 7 attacks.

This photograph shows a plane of Israel's El Al Israel Airlines connected to an airbridge at Roissy Charles de Gaulle (CDG) International airport Terminal 2, on the outskirts of Paris, on May 12, 2025; Illustrative.
Hamam al-Hammami

Flydubai co-pilot planned attack on Israel months before attempted hijacking, investigation reveals

An Arkia flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, February 25, 2026.

Arkia forced to cancel Dubai repatriation flights after authorization rescinded by UAE authorities

 British Airways aircraft parked at Gatwick Airport's South Terminal; Illustrative.

British Airways resumes Tel Aviv flights for first time since February


Israeli officials to question co-pilot of flydubai flight, source says

The co-pilot was transferred on Thursday to the UAE, where the source said Israeli officials were expected to question him.

A Flydubai Boeing 737-8 MAX A6-FKF aircraft, which was bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates diverted to Saudi Arabia, is seen flying over Salzburg, Austria, March 8, 2026

First Arkia repatriation flight lands in Israel after returning from Dubai

The first repatriation flight landed in Dubai to return stranded Israelis after the first rescue flight's landing permission was revoked by UAE authorities.

An Arkia flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, February 25, 2026.

The flydubai passengers have returned home safely, and that is all that matters for now - editorial

A terrorist tried to hijack an aircraft carrying 166 Israelis. He failed. They are alive and safe. For now, that is more than enough.

Passengers from the flydubai rescue flight for hijacked flight FZ1073 arrive in Israel on September 30, 2026.

Flydubai flights to Israel suspended amid investigation into attempted hijacking, airline says

The airline's announcement follows a recommendation from the Shin Bet earlier on Wednesday to suspend flights between the UAE and Israel until the investigation progresses.

A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.

Israeli airline stocks surge nearly 9% following flydubai hijacking incident

Israir also reported severe loss of value in its stock over the last month, falling from NIS 1.60 on September 9 to NIS 1.44 reported on Tuesday, just before the recent jump registered on Wednesday.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.

WATCH: Rescue flight lands in Israel with all passengers from earlier flydubai hijacking attempt

The Mossad and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) approved the flydubai rescue flight's crew earlier on Wednesday.

The flydubai rescue flight for hijacked flight FZ1073 lands in Israel on September 30, 2026.

Flydubai pilot attempts terror hijacking of flight to Tel Aviv, foiled by Israeli passengers

Israeli official says “major disaster avoided” after pilot stabbed his co-pilot, attempted to hijack aircraft with over 100 Israeli passengers • Plane makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia

Damage done to rudder of flydubai flight after suspected attempted hijacking, September 30, 2026.

Iraqi Airways to resume Iran flights in October after securing US exemption

The announcement follows Reuters reporting on Monday that the Trump administration was set to grant a one-month US Treasury waiver allowing Iraqi Airways to fly between Iran and Najaf.

Iraqi Airways aircraft are parked at the gates at Baghdad airport on February 20, 2025; Illustrative.

Air India set to resume near-daily flights between Tel Aviv, Delhi starting December

Once flights resume, the company will join Ben-Gurion Airport's list of foreign long-haul carriers, which currently includes US carriers Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.

Air India's first Boeing 787 Dreamlinter (R) aircraft from Charleston, USA, is parked on the tarmac at Indira Gandhi International airport's terminal T-3 in New Delhi, on September 8, 2012.

Israir awaits final approval for Tokyo, Miami flights, adds new European destinations for 2027

The announcement came following an earlier announcement by Israir on Sunday that it will expand its operations in Morocco to two weekly flights starting in November.

Israir Airlines Airbus A330.